Chef

CHEF
Exmouth
27 hours per week, permanent, various shifts available - £16.00 per hour

Love cooking, but ready for better hours and a better work-life balance?

Join Exmouth House, Amica Care's care home situated in picturesque Devon and enjoy a rewarding catering role where your food genuinely makes a difference every day.

Forget late nights, unpredictable hours and the pressures of traditional hospitality. Here, you'll prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents in their own home, helping to create enjoyable dining experiences that support health, wellbeing and happiness.

Why make the move?
No late evenings
Permanent, secure employment
Regular, reliable hours
Work alongside an experienced Head Chef
Build meaningful relationships with residents
Make a genuine difference every day
Be part of a brand-new team from the very beginning

The Role
Working as part of our catering team, you'll prepare and cook delicious, nutritious meals tailored to residents' individual needs and preferences, while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation.
You'll support menu development, seasonal events and special occasions, helping to ensure every mealtime is something residents look forward to.

About You
We're looking for someone who:
Has experience as a Chef or Cook
Holds a catering qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2 or above)
Has a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 desirable)
Takes pride in producing quality food
Enjoys working as part of a team
Has a caring, customer-focused approach

Experience with in care or healthcare is welcome but not essential.

Why Amica Care?
As a values-led charity, we offer:
Competitive pay
Training and development opportunities
Cycle to Work Scheme
Eyecare vouchers
Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
Early access wage scheme
£200 Refer a Friend bonus
Friendly, supportive team culture

Make every meal matter. Enjoy a better work-life balance. Be part of something special from day one.
Closing date: 8 November 2026

Please note:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date and therefore encourage early applications.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
No agencies please. We will be in touch if we require your support.
Amica Care is a Disability Confident Employer.

Amica Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

For further information and an application pack please click to "Apply on our website"